AP Language & Composition Lesson 6 Vocabulary

antagonist

• antagonist is a type of literary genre.
• antagonist is a character who helps the protagonist.
• antagonist is the main character in a story.
• antagonist is a character opposing the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

arbitrary

• random or based on personal choice
• fixed or predetermined
• based on statistical analysis
• chosen by majority vote

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

austere

• chaotic and disorganized
• colorful and ornate
• severe or strict in manner; plain and simple
• luxurious and extravagant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

expedite

• to speed up
• to delay
• to slow down
• to maintain speed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

heresy

• Heresy is a universally accepted belief.
• Heresy is a belief that contradicts established beliefs

• Heresy refers to a type of religious ceremony.
• Heresy is a synonym for faith.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

compromise

• Agreement
• Conflict
• to speak badly of

• to settle by surrender

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

condescend

• To ignore someone's presence completely.
• To show feelings of superiority or to patronize.
• To express humility and respect.
• To engage in friendly banter.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

fallacious

• Based on a mistaken belief or misleading.
• Based on a universally accepted truth.
• Based on a clear and logical argument.
• Based on a correct belief or understanding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

intangible

• pleasant sound

• Visible
• common

• not capable of being touched

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

arrogant

• Arrogant refers to having an inflated sense of self-importance.
• Having a low opinion of oneself
• Humble and self-effacing
• Modest and unassuming

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4